Design Release Engineer - Seat Complete - Core Engineering (Automotive)

TL;DR

Design Release Engineer - Seat Complete - Core Engineering (Automotive): Lead the design, development, analysis, implementation, and validation of complex seat subsystems for vehicle programs with an accent on DFSS approach, engineering tools like DFMEA and PFMEA, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on packaging components, balancing cost-mass-complexity-timing, developing reuse strategies, and ensuring robust system solutions.

Location: Hybrid - expected on-site at Warren Tech Center (Michigan, USA) at least 3 days per week. No relocation assistance. No immigration sponsorship (H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.).

Company

hirify.global, automotive leader pursuing Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.

What you will do

• Lead design, development, analysis, implementation, and validation of seat subsystems using DFSS.
• Perform engineering evaluations, concept development, DFMEAs, and utilize CAE for robust designs.
• Manage CAD development with suppliers/GM designers, package components, and collaborate across vehicle systems.
• Balance business imperatives like cost, mass, complexity, timing; lead Product Development Team (PDT).
• Develop reuse strategies, reduce variants, provide design improvements for comfort and quality assembly.
• Support virtual/physical validation, benchmarking, SVI objectives, and continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or Civil Engineering
• 5+ years experience developing mechanical components for vehicle programs; seat development experience
• DFSS Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to balance cost, mass, complexity, timing
• Comfortable with multidisciplinary/cross-cultural teams and ambiguous environments
• Must be authorized to work in US without sponsorship

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving (e.g., Red-X)
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace fostering belonging and development.
• Total Rewards including well-being support from day one.
• Focus on meaningful change, equity, and employee ambitions.
• Non-discriminatory employment practices.